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Q.2 Taiwan finds itself caught in a crossfire between the US and China. What are the implications of the rising tension for India? What should be India’s approach? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/taiwan-between-giants-8068777/ https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/india-one-china-stand-relations-with-taiwan-8066647/ In the intro, mention the escalation of tension over the visit of US House Speaker Nancy… Continue reading Q.2 Taiwan finds itself caught in a crossfire between the US and China. What are the implications of the rising tension for India? What should be India’s approach? (10 Marks)

Q.3 Coal, oil and gas are not going anywhere in the developed world; they are, in fact, making a comeback. In context of this examine the factors responsible for downgrading of climate commitment and suggest the way forward for the developing countries. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-west-is-backsliding-on-climate-action/article65681859.ece1 In the intro, mention the increasing energy prices due to geopolitical disturbances. In the body mention the… Continue reading Q.3 Coal, oil and gas are not going anywhere in the developed world; they are, in fact, making a comeback. In context of this examine the factors responsible for downgrading of climate commitment and suggest the way forward for the developing countries. (10 Marks)

Q.2 China’s growing influence in the Pacific region, including in the Indo-Pacific, and further strengthened by the entente with Russia, may hardly be a by-product of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but it has induced fresh energy into the region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-global-order-caught-up-in-a-swirl-of-chaos/article65682489.ece In the intro, mention that the Ukraine crisis has intensified the concerns of countries in the Indo-Pacific.… Continue reading Q.2 China’s growing influence in the Pacific region, including in the Indo-Pacific, and further strengthened by the entente with Russia, may hardly be a by-product of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but it has induced fresh energy into the region. Comment. (10 Marks)

Q.4 Corporate governance and business ethics are key factors influencing investment decisions and determining the flow of capital worldwide. In this context, discuss the inter-relationship between corporate governance and business ethics. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Define corporate governance and business ethics and bring out the distinction between them. Discuss the rising standards of… Continue reading Q.4 Corporate governance and business ethics are key factors influencing investment decisions and determining the flow of capital worldwide. In this context, discuss the inter-relationship between corporate governance and business ethics. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What is the significance of foreign exchange reserves for a developing country and what are the reasons for the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/rbi-and-the-rupee-to-break-a-free-fall-or-not-to-8059652/ In the intro, mention the steep decline in India foreing exchange in the last few months. In… Continue reading Q.3 What is the significance of foreign exchange reserves for a developing country and what are the reasons for the recent decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves? (10 Marks)

Q.2 What are the issues with the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-pmla-verdict-overlooks-constitutional-safeguards/article65707726.ece In the intro, mention the recent ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the Act. In the body,… Continue reading Q.2 What are the issues with the various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002? Suggest the way forward. (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the World Trade Organisation’s rules over public stockholding of food? What are India’s concerns about it? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-wheat-waiver-wto-demand-is-risk-fraught/article65707757.ece In the intro, mention India’s demand for waiver to export wheat procured at subsidised price. In the… Continue reading Q.3 What are the World Trade Organisation’s rules over public stockholding of food? What are India’s concerns about it? (10 Marks)

Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the deterioration of the financial position of the state-owned power distribution companies? Is bailout by the government a solution? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- In the intro, mention the  increasing debt burden of the state-owned discoms. In the body mention the factors… Continue reading Q.3 What are the factors responsible for the deterioration of the financial position of the state-owned power distribution companies? Is bailout by the government a solution? (10 Marks)

Q.2 How whistleblowers contribute to participatory democracy by use of RTI? Suggest the measures to ensure the protection of whistleblowers. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/we-need-to-protect-whistle-blowers/article65698564.ece In the intro, define the term whistleblower. In the body, mention the contributions of the whistleblower through… Continue reading Q.2 How whistleblowers contribute to participatory democracy by use of RTI? Suggest the measures to ensure the protection of whistleblowers. (10 Marks)

Q.4 You are a young officer posted as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a backward district. You receive a complaint against the appointment of a Dalit woman in a village school for cooking food under the Mid-Day Meal scheme by parents of some students. The parents are putting immense pressure on the school management to discontinue the services of the woman concerned on the basis of long-standing social norms of caste impurity. They also say that if the management fails to take a favourable decision, keeping in mind the prevailing social customs, they will convene a village assembly and take action against the woman and her family members, including boycotting them socially. Based on the above information, address the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the given case study. (b) Highlighting the reasons behind continuing caste discrimination, discuss the steps which you will take to resolve the present issue. (20 Marks)

Mentor’s Comments- Introduce by giving the gist of the case study. Write about the various issues and associated stakeholders in… Continue reading Q.4 You are a young officer posted as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate in a backward district. You receive a complaint against the appointment of a Dalit woman in a village school for cooking food under the Mid-Day Meal scheme by parents of some students. The parents are putting immense pressure on the school management to discontinue the services of the woman concerned on the basis of long-standing social norms of caste impurity. They also say that if the management fails to take a favourable decision, keeping in mind the prevailing social customs, they will convene a village assembly and take action against the woman and her family members, including boycotting them socially. Based on the above information, address the following: (a) Identify the issues involved in the given case study. (b) Highlighting the reasons behind continuing caste discrimination, discuss the steps which you will take to resolve the present issue. (20 Marks)

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